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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.98, 12,244.20 and 6,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.98, 12,244.20 and 6,629.96 is: 9,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.98 : 12,244.20 = 6,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.98/12,244.20 = 6,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.98x = 12,244.20 × 6,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.98x = 81,178,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,178,570.27/8,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.99

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